Style

Monday, February 27, 2012

The Oscars: In Summary

When I interned at Entertainment Tonight in Hollywood, California, I got the chance to see dozens of Oscars up close and personal. I never actually touched any of the hard little golden men, but I got closer than I ever imagined I would.

Being on the Paramount lot was a dream turned into reality for me, a young girl fascinated with the news and entertainment world. Fresh out of university, I went to Los Angeles and lived in a hostel with my friend until I chose to leave early to accept a job offer back home. I repeat: I stayed. In. A. Hostel. Shudder.

The Academy Awards have always been a special night, despite the fact that since becoming a mom I've only seen like, half the nominated films for Best Picture, year after year. Still. I wouldn't miss The Oscars for anything. Except maybe a trip to Paris.

Miraculously, I put my children to bed at 8 p.m. so I was able to watch funny man Billy Crystal host the Oscars for ninth time. I'm so glad he was back, because James Franco and Anne Hathaway last year were... let's just say... a weird combination with zero chemistry.

I'm still trying to figure out what the biggest story of the night was: Billy Crystal and his Botox? Or the fact that Christopher Walken and Billy Crystal are, in fact, twins separated at birth? Jennifer Lopez and her accidental nipple? Or Sandra Bullock wearing a dress that was too horrible to even define? There were some laughs, but overall, it wasn't the most exciting Oscars ever.

Here's what I thought about the 84th Annual Academy Awards: Who looked hot, who did not, and everything in between.

Best Dressed, from the waist up: Michelle Williams, in a coral Louis Vuitton dress.

It's all a big DO for the most part, but those ruffles do nothing for her. Or that dress.

As for the actual winners, well, out of the nine films nominated for Best Picture, I have only seen two: The Help and Moneyball. The person I wanted to win the most was Rooney Mara for her amazing role in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, but the always incredible Meryl Streep took home her third (really, only third?) Oscar for Best Actress, and well, Meryl is in a league of her own. She is glamorous, beautiful, classy, and talented, beyond beyond.

Best Actor went to Jean Dujardin, and The Artist won Best Picture. Guess I'll be seeing that in theatres soon!

Who did you think deserved to take home an Oscar last night? Did you agree with the winners? Who did you think was Best Dressed?What was your favourite movie this year?

16 comments:

I didn't get to watch the entire show but have to admit I'm not really crushed about it. Doesn't sound like I missed much. As far as I'm concerenced the most interesting story of the night is that you lived in a hostel? lol I can't imagine!

Love your recap! I really wish Eddie Murphy had hosted. We just need someone funny and fresh in there, although BC is always sweet and mildly funny. I never saw JLo's nipple and I rewinded! Not sure what everyone is talking about.

I thought the same thing about Angelina. She was skeletal and so very weird in the way she was posing. I was cracking up at how that guy was making fun of her by mimicking the stance when he accepted the award from her. LOL!

Thanks so much for putting up pics! For me that is the best part I didn't get to watch the Oscars this year! But, I have to say that Penelope Cruz looks like she is wearing my mom's prom dress. The color is nice but the cut??? And now I see what the hype was about Angelina! Yikes! But the best? That polka dot dress! How original while still being beautiful!